Summer is in full swing throughout late July in North Dakota

With summer in full swing, there are so many great things to see and do in North Dakota. Fishing, festivals, fairs, fun-runs and more will keep the calendar full through the end of July. To find more information about these activities, and for a complete list of events, go to NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.

Classic car show features all types of unique cars and show ’n’ shine. www.ndsra.com/; 800-526-5507

Hoople 125th CelebrationHoopleJuly 18-20

Food, song, fun and games to celebrate of the town’s founding 125 years ago. www.tatertownusa.com; 701-894-6170

Vinnie’s Mud BogLidgerwoodJuly 18-20

Take in three days of mud-slinging action, including mud drags and live music by 24Seven and Rock Godz. www.vinniesmudbog.com; 701-640-0441

North Dakota Ladies RunJamestownJuly 18-20

The 27th annual North Dakota Ladies Run is claimed as the longest-running women’s-only motorcycle run in North America. The weekend is packed with fun, the main feature being the ladies-only motorcycle ride. http://ndladiesrun.org/; 701-251-9145

North Dakota State FairMinotJuly 18-26

Get ready for nine nights of exciting entertainment, including concerts featuring Lady Antebellum, John Mellencamp, The Charlie Daniels Band, Randy Hauser, Florida Georgia Line, Three Days Grace, Brad Paisley and more. There will also be rodeo events, bull riding and auto races and tons of choices for a mouth-watering fair food fix along the midway and more than 600 shopping booths. www.ndstatefair.com; 701-857-7620

Racing at North Dakota Horse ParkFargoJuly 19-August 3

Grab your derby hat and head to Fargo for live racing at one of the best tracks in the Upper Midwest. Race days are packed with 10 thoroughbred and quarter horse races. http://HRND.ORG; 701-232-3832

Icelandic State Park 50th AnniversaryCavalierJuly 20

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the park with free entertainment, cake and refreshments, plus free admission to the park. http://ow.ly/zb3nt;701-265-4561

Capitol Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”BismarckJuly 23-27

Delight in live performances on the capitol grounds where there will also be a Children’s Renaissance Faire with games and activities on July 27. www.capitolshakespeare.com

A global art project that includes blacksmiths, arrow makers, visual artists, writers and musicians engaging in activities related to the log or bloch brought here by Swiss artists Marcus Gossolt and Johannes Hedinger. This is a sanctioned event for the 125th anniversary. http://prairievillagemuseum.com; 701-776-6414

These are just a few of North Dakota activities and events taking place in July. For more information, go to NDtourism.com or phone 701-328-2525 or 800-435-5663.

North Dakota’s accommodations are plentiful and varied. With more than 25,000 hotel rooms available in North Dakota, you’ll find a comfortable place to rest your head. So, plan your North Dakota vacation now. Go to NDtourism.com.